We test the technology of our future standard-production vehicles in the place where conditions are the most demanding and emotions reach their zenith: on the racetrack. That is why we are setting ourselves the challenges of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship (IWSC) with two works teams. As a challenge to ourselves. For more ideas. For more emotions. For more passion.

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Highlights 2019

The 12h of Sebring

The toughest race in the USA.

The 12h of Sebring

The toughest race in the USA.

With its infamous bumps and Florida’s hot, humid climate, this 3.74-mile circuit, on a former US Air Force air base, challenges man and machine in equal measure. It is no wonder that the oldest sports car race in the USA is also considered to be the toughest. Racing legend Jacky Ickx and Steve McQueen achieved unprecedented success here in1970 by finishing second in the Porsche 908 in 1970. Moreover, with 71 class wins and 18 overall victories – nine of them consecutively – Porsche holds the overall record in this 12h race. In March 2018, Porsche achieved both first and third place with the 911 RSR, thereby rounding off its success in the USA’s oldest and toughest sports car race.

The 24h of Le Mans

A special start.

The 24h of Le Mans

A special start.

Behind the legendary Le Mans start lies a tradition that began in 1925, but was rejected a few decades later in 1969 for safety reasons. Before climbing behind the wheel, competitors found themselves several meters from the start and had to first run across the track to their cars parked on the other side. Since 1971, the Le Mans race has begun with a rolling start following a warm-up lap. In 1969, Jacky Ickx refused to sprint to his car and still managed to win the race by a few seconds. With 19 overall victories to date, Porsche is the race’s most successful manufacturer. Thanks in no small part to the 919 Hybrid’s victories in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Extremely tough.

Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Extremely tough.

It is the birthplace of records and legends. With at least 73 bends, the Nordschleife is considered one of the world’s toughest racetracks. In the 1960s, Jackie Stewart nicknamed the circuit “The Green Hell”. The reason: the combination of forest bordering the track, its length and speed. Added to this are differences in altitude of over 300 meters and inclines of up to 18 degrees. Due to its complexity – and the associated risk for drivers – the track has been reconfigured four times since it was opened. With 12 overall victories at the Nordschleife, Porsche is currently second overall at this historic 24 hour race. Almost half of these victories are attributable to Team Manthey. The current track record is held by works driver, Timo Bernhard, who completed the 15.5-mile course in the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo in just 5:19.546 minutes.